Begins with a review of the latest trends in the out-of-town retail warehousing market still expanding after three years of growth. DIY traders continue to dominate the scene, with B&Q as market leaders. Profiles Sainsbury s, SavaCentre and Marks and Spencer and their out of town trading partner Tesco . Reports on the boom in fast-food outlets, which increasingly seek to locate near retail parks . Describes the country`s largest retail park at Thurrock in Essex and also looks at Bracknell . Discusses key points which developers should bear in mind when attempting to secure finance for large retail schemes. Reviews rental values for DIY and non-DIY retail warehouses and includes regional tables. Looks at the work of the Shopping Hours Reform Council, who are lobbying the government for changes in Sunday trading law. Reviews CCL `s retail warehouse development programme. Concludes with tables listing existing out-of-town retail schemes, those under construction and those with planning